july

Here's to July.  With the 4th of July fun, soccer, sweet corn and of course water fun we were never bored! 

Kellan, Papa and Braydon enjoying an ice cream cone after his last soccer game

Kellan really enjoys ice cream

And of course playing in the sprinkler became a nightly tradition.

Braydon even got to go to Preschool camp for 3 days.  He loved it.  It was at a park in Urbandale and he made us a watermelon picture and an ice cream cone picture.  He even learned how to raise his hand to ask a question.  Most importantly he had to wear his angry bird backpack to school and show it off to everyone. 

He was way more excited then this picture shows!

Sweet corn time.  We were pretty excited for sweet corn season, but Kellan was by far the most excited.  The 2nd night we had it, he threw a fit because I wouldn't let him have it when it was still really hot.  He would eat it of the cob and eat the entire thing!

loving his sweet corn!

A lot of days Kellan can be found having a snack

It was a crazy July...it was so cold we had to bring out the pants and long sleeves!

Of course you can't forget your shades!

Hanging out on the front porch

And we always have a birthday to celebrate...happy birthday Aunt D!

soccer...yes soccer!

Yes, you read that right, Braydon played soccer this summer.  When we would go for walks around the neighborhood, we would see a few different soccer leagues going on. Braydon asked multiple times if he could play soccer.  So I gave in and signed him up.  Ryan and I are not big soccer fans, so we weren't sure what to expect.  He had 3 practices and 3 games.  He did pretty good at practice.  At his first game he had no idea what to do.  He wanted his own ball.  Well I realized he has never watched a soccer match, so he had no idea everyone was suppose to go after the same ball.  After this first game, we came home and watched part of a soccer match on youtube and he figured it out.  The next game he went after the ball a little more aggressive and even got knocked over.  Instead of crying, he got up and went after the ball. 

Lining up his shot

Looks like a good follow through to me!

The toughest part of the night...getting your ball back

Braydon's fans

It was always a challenge to keep Kellan off of the field

It was a little sunny.

oops ran past the ball

Fast break!

Patiently waiting his turn on the sideline and his brother joined him.

Teaching Kellan about soccer?

Going for the goal...it's good!

Going to high five the coach after he scored!

shaking hands after the game

Team photo!

Braydon's ribbon

Braydon and his cheering section

Braydon had a lot of fun and I loved watching play with other kids.  Next up...football this fall and Dad is coaching!

Sunday morning

 Sometimes we get stuck in a routine.  Sunday mornings are for lounging around, reading the paper, maybe a few cartoons and doing boring housework.  A few weeks ago, I woke up and decided we should go to the Ledges.  When I was a kid, I remember going to the Ledges and hiking and playing in the creek.  Having cars drive by and splash you.  So on this particular Sunday morning, we decided to load the kids and the dog into the car and head to the Ledges.  I packed up some sandwiches, a few pretzels and lots of water.  As soon as we parked, around 11am, Braydon wanted his sandwich.  So we got Braydons sandwich out, which meant Kellan wanted one, so we had our lunch early.

Then it was time for some hiking.  Braydon decided he should be the leader.  We let him choose which way he wanted to go and he did a great job!  It was a lot of fun watching him.  He was so proud of his choices on which way to go and he loved jumping over the logs in the path. 

Kellan and I taking a break

We made it to the Crows Nest

Brayon & Wrigley leading the way

Kellan and Dad following closely behind

After lots of hiking it was time to finish up our lunches.  Which all we had left were some pretzels.  We found some shade and ate up!

Always sharing is sometimes tough

 After our snacks, we got to play in the creek.  At sure Kellan wasn't sure what to do eventually he decided it was fun to throw some rocks.

Braydon loved running in the water

And eventually Kellan decided falling on his butt was the best thing to do

Kellan trying to keep up with his big brother

We had a great morning.  What a perfect way to spend a Sunday.